North American Navion accident near Sturgis, KY
On July 2, 2006, a North American Navion (airplane) was involved in an accident near Sturgis, KY. 1 person died. Damage to the aircraft: substantial.
- Date
- July 2, 2006
- Place
- Sturgis, KY
- Aircraft
- North American Navion · Airplane
- Injuries
- 1 fatal, 1 serious, 0 minor
- Damage
- Substantial
- Position
- 37.538°N, 87.951°W
- NTSB ID
- 20060721X00985
Official records · NYC06LA165
- Public docket: reports, statements and exhibits from the investigation
NTSB summary
On July 2, 2006, at 1148 eastern daylight time, a North American Navion, N91686, was substantially damaged during a collision with terrain following a forced landing near Sturgis, Kentucky. The certificated private pilot was seriously injured and a passenger was fatally injured. Visual meteorological conditions prevailed for the flight that originated at Carmi Municipal Airport (CUL), Carmi, Illinois, about 1120, and was destined for Lake Barkley State Park Airport (1M9), Cadiz, Kentucky. No flight plan was filed for the personal flight conducted under 14 CFR Part 91. In a telephone interview, the pilot explained that the airplane was in cruise flight about 2,500 feet, when the engine experienced a total loss of power. He contacted Evansville approach control, and the controller assigned a transponder code, provided nearest airport information, and a heading to fly to the airport. During the descent, the pilot ensured that the fuel selector was in the "Main" position, and attempted to troubleshoot the loss of power. The passenger then advised that the airplane was "getting low." The pilot directed his attention outside, and determined that the airplane would not clear the power lines in its path. He started a turn away from the power lines, and noted that the airspeed was "under a hundred" as he initiated the turn. The pilot could not recall the remainder of the flight, and stated that his next recollection was waking up in the wreckage. The pilot held a private pilot certificate with a rating for airplane single engine land. His most recent third class medical certificate
Probable cause
A total loss of engine power due to a leaking fuel pump gasket.
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Source: NTSB aviation accident database (US government, public domain). Findings may be preliminary or later revised by the NTSB. Not a complete global record.
